Our digital world is a social one

Posted at 3:30 PM on May 10, 2010
by Julia Schrenkler

A trio of links related to our social selves in a digital world:

* MPRNewsQ Commentary: A hands-on mother in a digital age. Even as commentary author explains how useful social media sites are in remaining connected with her teen daughter, she also writes, "There is no virtual substitute for tears and a hug."

* "Advocates for children warn that they are at risk from cyber bullying, adult predators and other dangers on the Internet." Today's Question: What steps do you take to protect your kids online? Monitoring - in person - and communication seem to be popular trends.